The Supreme Court of Canada decision in Sun Indalex, LLC v. United Steelworkers was not only about insolvency issues. It made a number of decisions relating to the ongoing governance of pension plans. Indalex also illustrates the substantial personal exposure directors, officers and fiduciaries of pension plans face. How and to what extent can this exposure be indemnified or insured? Can the cost of indemnity or insurance be charged to the pension fund? A basic D&O policy will not be enough. Murn will address these issues of indemnities and fiduciary insurance. Download the Flyer Here.

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Ether Capital Corporation (“ETHC”), a public company established to provide shareholders with an opportunity to invest in the revolutionary Ethereum technology, retained Grey Swan to advise on insurance coverage. Murn Meyrick was very helpful in understanding our business and priorities and analyzing available coverage options. The extent of Murn’s experience, expertise and attention to detail was critical in negotiations with insurers to draft and secure appropriate policy wording and terms in this newly emerging industry. I would not hesitate recommending Grey Swan for specialized insurance advice in the blockchain industry, and otherwise.

Jessica Palter, Vice-President, General Counsel Purpose Financial

We have used Grey Swan on a number of occasions to draft or review bespoke policy forms. Murn’s extensive knowledge and experience in many aspects of insurance, regulatory requirements and claims handling is a valuable resource for Red Rock as well as our Syndicate partner at Lloyd’s. We are always assured of thorough, yet timely responses.

Peter Beepat, President Red Rock Insurance Services Ltd.

We recently engaged Grey Swan to assist us in developing four new niche insurance products. We immediately noticed that the breadth of experience brought to bear on this project was tremendously valuable and ultimately assisted us in ensuring we delivered class leading products. Murn Meyrick's level of accountability and professionalism truly stand out and we would not hesitate to work with Grey Swan again on future projects.

Carl Spensieri, Vice President Environmental Berkley Canada

Our firm recently retained Murn Meyrick to review and comment on the directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage available to our clients. Murn’s reports reflected the depth of her knowledge and experience. Her analysis was thorough and she made very helpful and practical suggestions and recommendations. She was also responsive to our time constraints, and provided all the assistance that was required to answer all coverage questions. I would not hesitate to seek her assistance again.

Marie-Andrée Vermette, Partner WeirFoulds LLP

"We chose Grey Swan to assist us in a time sensitive claim situation and were impressed with Murn Meyrick’s efficient, professional manner - an approach that not only inspired confidence, but provided the strategic solution we needed. Because of Murn’s years of experience she was able to provide helpful, knowledgeable advice within an exceptional response time. We would not hesitate to turn to Grey Swan again."

Jan Kasperski, CEO Ontario Psychological Association

“We chose Grey Swan to strategically advise us in a particular segment that we believed was currently underserved in the Canadian marketplace. The depth of experience provided by Grey Swan, and 360 degree view of the issues, provided us with a value-added perspective in this initiative."

Dane Hambrook Ironshore Canada Ltd.

“I have recently had the opportunity to retain Murn Meyrick as an expert on policy construction and interpretation. Her report was thorough and very easy to follow. She also performed exceptionally well under cross-examination."

Maria Di Pietro, CIP ACE INA Insurance

“Grey Swan was retained by Chubb to assist with handling claims inventory. Not only did they efficiently and professionally deal with insureds, brokers and defence counsel, they recommended efficiencies in claims processes on large "bordereau"-type accounts."